English Language Acquisition Instructor

Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition TitleEnglish Language Acquisition InstructorJob CategoryC1Job TypeContinuing Education InstructorSupervisor's TitleDean of Adult EducationLocationOther, See Job DescriptionJob DescriptionUnder limited supervision, the English Language Acquisition (ELA) Instructor is responsible for providing creative instructional solutions in the delivery of the adult basic education and English Language development. Instruction may be in all or some of the following subject areas: Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Oral Communication, civics, citizenship, and job performance. The ELA instructor shall create lesson and unit instructional plans that support the designed learning outcomes for successful integration into higher education and/or the workplace.Location: West Davenport Center, Fairmont RdRequired Qualifications1. Bachelor's degree required.2. Teaching and/or counseling experience, preferably in Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, or other related field.3. Proven experience working with high risk populations.4. Ability to work with a diverse student and public population.5. Exceptional communication skills.Preferred Qualifications1. Experience with face-to-face and digital instructional formats preferred.2. Bilingual in English and a second language preferred.Physical DemandsThis role may have prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and/or speaking.Salary$19.50/HRTypical Duties and Responsibilities1. Provide high-quality instruction in basic and advanced English language acquisition skills to non-native speakers2. Work with program administrator to assess needs of ELA students and to design and implement lesson plans that effectively support identified learning outcomes3. Implement teaching strategies to support English language acquisition among non-native speakers4. Integrate 21st Century Workplace Skills, including career awareness and exploration, essential job skills, civics, digital literacy, critical thinking, effective communication, and workforce preparation into curriculum and instruction.5. Incorporate contextual learning strategies that create connections between instruction and real-world applications6. Provide counseling and mentoring support to newly arriving students7. Plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student and program learning outcomes8. Assist students in identifying next steps for continuing education and/or entering and succeeding in the workforce9. Engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas (Required professional development hours: 12 hours per year - first year instructors must complete an additional 6 hours of orientation).10. Commit to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectation of internal and external customersPerform all other duties as assigned.EICC Non-Discrimination StatementIt is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, equity@eicc.edu or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: 303-844-5695. FAX: 303-844-4303; TDD: 800-877-8339 or Email: OCR.Denver@ed.govPosting Detail InformationPosting NumberS214PNumber of Vacancies1Open Date05/15/2026Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions Summary